A grid has rows and columns, almost like a chessboard.
The columns have letters (A, B, C ...), the rows have numbers (1, 2, 3 ...).
You always name a square with a letter and a number together, for example B3.
Example: The cat is on square A1.
First find column A, then go to row 1, and there sits the cat.
The other way around you ask: What is on B3? You go to column B and row 3 and find the dog.
The numbers filled in show the solution.
Example
- A1
- 🐶 Dog
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Name and find squares in a grid using a letter and a number.
Common pitfalls
Children often swap column and row. Say it out loud: first the letter (column), then the number (row).
How to practice at home
Play Battleship or draw a small grid and place game pieces on named squares.